McCDig Silver Member Jan 31, 2015 3,753 9,039 Baltimore, Maryland 🥇 Banner finds 1 Detector(s) used Fisher F75 Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Aug 30, 2019 #1 Found this ring today at a site that likely dates from the mid-1800s. It appears to be copper/brass allow with a thin gilt layer. The wording around the band read "FOR . A . FRIEND" Any help on dating this is appreciated. Amazon Forum Fav 👍 Upgraded Night Vision Monocular Digital Infrared Monocular Telescope for 100% Darkness with 8X Zoom - Grab it through Amazon!
Found this ring today at a site that likely dates from the mid-1800s. It appears to be copper/brass allow with a thin gilt layer. The wording around the band read "FOR . A . FRIEND" Any help on dating this is appreciated. Amazon Forum Fav 👍 Upgraded Night Vision Monocular Digital Infrared Monocular Telescope for 100% Darkness with 8X Zoom - Grab it through Amazon!
OP OP McCDig Silver Member Jan 31, 2015 3,753 9,039 Baltimore, Maryland 🥇 Banner finds 1 Detector(s) used Fisher F75 Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Sep 1, 2019 Thread starter #2 Motto on ring reminds me of sewing thimbles from Victorian era that would also bear various mottos. Upvote 0
Hawks88 Gold Member Aug 26, 2012 7,878 11,842 Niagara falls Detector(s) used Equinox 800 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting Sep 1, 2019 #3 Nice find. Congrats Upvote 0
OP OP McCDig Silver Member Jan 31, 2015 3,753 9,039 Baltimore, Maryland 🥇 Banner finds 1 Detector(s) used Fisher F75 Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Sep 1, 2019 Thread starter #4 Thanks Hawks88. My research skills are lacking. This ring must have been mass-produced, as it is not a precious metal. No makers mark inside band, though. Upvote 0
Thanks Hawks88. My research skills are lacking. This ring must have been mass-produced, as it is not a precious metal. No makers mark inside band, though.